LOCATION: STROUD HOURS: 39 hours a week. 05.30 – 14.00 / 13.45 – 22.15 – rotating shift START DATE: January 2026 PAY: £14.10ph JOB: Temporary contract over 6 months Job: Production Operative - Shift Role Purpose: Perform an integral role within the production line, monitoring product quality and ensuring all required standards are met. January to February you will be on days 07.30 – 16.00 and 09.30 – 18.00 with a weekly rotation before moving on to shift from Mid-February 2026. Shift Pattern rotation with weekly rotation: - Earlies - Monday to Friday 05.30 – 14.00 Lates – Monday to Friday 13.45 – 22.15 Main Duties: • Monitor and load a variety of production machines on the line (including de-palletiser, case coder, case erector, case sealer, and palletiser), ensuring they are kept supplied with materials, and recording performance in terms of volume and quality both manually and on computer. • Monitor and maintain product quality and safety standards, identifying and reporting issues, and working with colleagues to continuously improve processes and standards of performance. • Work in liaison with colleagues to monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping. • Monitor, record, and minimise wastage of components, identifying problems and recommending solutions. • Undertake all duties in a way that promotes best practice and follows company guidelines in terms of health, safety, and welfare. • Undertake any other duties that may be required for the smooth running and success of the business. Please be aware than within this production role you will be required to wear a hair net, beard net if required, bumper cap, safety glasses, hi-vis, safety boots, and a hygiene overall. All of this will be provided for you. Experience / qualifications required: • Previous experience within a production environment, preferably within the drinks industry. • Ability to complete paperwork promptly, clearly, and accurately. • A counterbalance FLT licence is desirable but not essential. • Previous experience of 5S (or the principles) would be beneficial. Personal Attributes: • Initiative-taking, with a positive “can do” attitude. • Good diligence, especially within a repetitive environment and when working under pressure. • Conscientious and able to demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement. • Good communication skills, strong team player but also able to work without direct supervision. • Flexible and able to work shifts. Rewards: • Free Parking • We can offer you a company pension scheme, • We shut down between Christmas and New Year; the bank holidays are yours. • 24/7 Employee assistance programme for all employees • We also fund raise for a charity nominated by the employees (burger days and cakes are always a winner!) and you will have the chance to help for a day – paid of course! For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to lauren.robbins@ess-emp.co.uk Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .